Reportedly, Mazda has initially planned of developing one thousand units for this particular edition of a four-door and four-seat sports car. However, the initial plan was changed when a great deal of orders has been presented to the motor company.  The sales of the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R special edition were launched sometime in November, 2011. The additional orders for the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R come from different customers of different ages and groups and these include rotary engine and sports car enthusiasts. Basically, the six-speed manual version of the car’s transmission has proven to be the most popular which constitutes 66 percent of the total orders. This particular type of Mazda RX-8... [Read more...]

Of the many different car brands that are appealing to the public, Mazda takes its toll to be one of the brands that fascinate a great deal of car lovers all over the world.  This isn’t surprising because this particular brand has been in the market circulation for many years now and its resistance against its equally popular contenders is quite strong. This is a clear indication that Mazda is indeed an icon to watch for in the world of cars and automobiles. Because of the uncontrollable popularity and high demand coming from car enthusiasts, the production of the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R has been extended to answer the needs of people who have been enchanted by this particular car model. The motor... [Read more...]

What is new with Mazda? It’s the Mazda3 I that has gotten new infusion style and efficiency making the car one of most- watched car for 2012. This particular Mazda3 I will be the first of the carmaker’s models to use SkyActiv-G engines under its hood. This will make Mazda aims for higher gas mileage while at the same time not compromising its high performance car tag. Mazda3 I is using a 2.0 liter engine which is exactly the same size of a standard engine for its class and SkyActiv-g engines has notably increased compression ratio of 12:1; direct injection and specially shaped piston giving off a more powerful drive at 155 horsepower. It is definitely more power compared to the standard engine... [Read more...]

One of the most exceptional Mazda lineups for this year is the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The new Mazda prototype is capable of producing 167 horsepower powered by a high-performing 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. It is considered to be one of the most affordable convertible sports cars in the market these days. The estimated range of this new model is about 60 mph per 7 seconds. This lightweight sports car delivers a world-class roadster experience and improves car handling. The MX-5 Miata produces sufficient power in order to achieve its maximum speed and extreme road performance. For more than 20 years, Mazda was able to preserve its legacy in the global car industry. The exterior styling of the... [Read more...]

Milestone of Mazda’s mechanical design to Auto trends. From the frontier of 70s rotary engine of RX-2 to the RX-3 reputable V8, the perfunctory presentation continues to refine using standard approaches where it is still reliable to drive in any crossroads.  Until Miata or MX-5 generation evolved in the late 1980s, the rear-wheel drive auto defeated other car brands because of the spontaneous trend of convertible sports car in the market. Modernization of the engine took place whereas materials are converted to lighter and durable ones. Second generation of the Miata was then released in 1998 in addition to showcase the latest premiere of the prevailing power train. When CX models became a... [Read more...]

Mazda after unimpressive gains on consumer’s buying guide last year has managed to regain consumers’ vote as top choice to buy. The Annual Consumer surveys report serves as the bible to auto industry marketing and look upon as influential in what’s consumers will intent to buy. The survey reports were based on the quality and Mazda has shown dramatic gains from consumers’ perceptions.  While Honda Motor lost its number one spot, Subaru and Mazda posted impressive gains with 75 and 74 points respectively. This narrows down the margin between top choices held by Honda Motors. Observes are unanimous in saying that the report was reflexive of Honda’s previous redesigning... [Read more...]

12 Mar

Talking about quality, a survey conducted by the Consumer Reports Automotive Report Card reports that relatively newcomer Subaru has edged out consistent league leader Honda as the car with topmost quality.  Honda has enjoyed being on the top for the last four consecutive years yet it has taken quite a beating recently in criticisms on an assortment of quality issues. Another casualty by Subaru, manufacturer of full-time four wheel drive standouts Forester and Outback, is Japanese auto giant Toyota in the fields of reliability, comfort, utility, and performance. The reason for the lag in Toyota and Honda is the apparent cutbacks in operation and manufacture costs, obviously showing in their... [Read more...]

Despite of the net losses due to economic downturns in the previous year, Mazda continues to build world-class automobiles in the market today. Undoubtedly, the dominance of Mazda in the industry has been quite long enough to consider as the market’s global leader.  In the recent Chicago Auto Show, the new 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition was showcased in the said event. Based in history, the Mazda Miata model was first introduced in the United States in 1989. After almost 3 decades, Mazda continues to manufacture new models with the new version of Miata MX-5. There are several highlights of the new Mazda MX-5 special edition model including the 158 horsepower 2.0 4-cylinder engine, a... [Read more...]

Having a joint venture with JPC (Japan Polypropylene Corp.), Mazda Motors is set to initiate the use of resin materials for vehicles parts. This new trend is aimed to maintain the same quality of rigidness derived from using conformist materials whilst putting emphasis on the weight reduction issue.  Mazda claims that the use of resin materials for automotive parts will result to thinner produced parts, which are not usually in the case when conventional resin is used. This also allows having a reduced amount of resin used in manufacturing vehicle parts. Automobile’s bumpers are typically made of resin and weight issues cloud the production coast of production. Mazda contends that when... [Read more...]

There are affordable cars, and then there are cars that offer thrilling performance. Rarely do the two ever converge, but Mazda has made a tradition of coming up with vehicles that combine both of these eminently desirable traits. Mazda cars have always focused on exhilarating performance, as it is in fact the hallmark of their brand. In addition to exceptional design and responsive handling, a vehicle only becomes truly excellent if it also possesses a comfortable cabin. Initial designs focus on ensuring a spacious interior. Mazda is not all performance cars and hippy vans of course; in fact there is quite a line of classy family coupes and sedans that would great in just about anyone’s... [Read more...]